dollar store crafts shows how to make this super groovy retro style starburst mirror with a dollar store budget.

Sister Diane shares how to make this ric rac lampshade on craftzine.

Luvinthemommyhood’s weekly link luv led me to this fantastic tute for a diy laundry drying rack – stylish and practical.

darling project to freshen up your home LINK

love these drawer style hooks with their mismatched vintage knobs.

Good Housekeeping Clutter Rescue!: Just Minutes a Day to Get Organized – Forever!
by C. J. Petersen at good housekeeping. Hearst; Spi edition (January 6, 2009).

Just the book I need before getting stuck into re-organising my crafty space. With a handy spiral binding and neat small take-anywhere size this book will hopefully save you.

I love the quick tips and ideas – although some require a bit more handyman skills than you average person might have – like turning a broom cupboard into a pantry complete with sliding doors and pull out swinging shelving system. There are lots of space saving and storage tips as well as that 15 minutes per day de-clutter rule. Lots of nifty storage solutions for tools, sports equipment, clothes, the study, mud room etc. All this is all very well in an ideal world – but if you have more stuff than places to put it you are already in trouble.

The One-Minute Organizer: A to Z Storage Solutions: 500 Tips for Storing Every Item in Your Home by Donna Smallin. Storey Publishing, LLC (December 10, 2008).

Another handy little book – full of one minute solutions – using common item as alternative storage devices – in this book there is a place for everything in your life.

Rebekah sent in this link to her delicious homemade body scrub

Looking for a great homemade body scrub for yourself or to give as a gift? Here’s a recipe for Lemonade Body Scrub with a sugar and almond oil base. I used a recycled glass jar and organic ingredients to make this a great eco friendly gift! The scrub is perfect for legs and arms.

lovely laundry sack – almost too pretty to use in the laundry.

ravenhill has made a beautiful lacy garland – love this idea.

love these plastic /fabric placemats from wise craft – no-sew idea to utilise all those gorgeous fabrics out there. [via craftzine]